Javadekar asks lawyers to present environment cases in its

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today suggested asked for greater coordination between lawyers and ministry officials for faster disposal of environment related cases in various courts of the country.
Javadekar, while addressing a workshop of empaneled lawyers of Environment Ministry from across the country, also asked them to present the ministry's perspective in its true spirit before courts.
"There is a need for presenting the perspective of the Ministry in its true spirit before various courts, which will largely obviate many of the problems encountered in handling of cases," he said.
The workshop was held on efficient handling of cases, particularly litigations, by encouraging better coordination between the counsel and the government.

The Minister also called for greater coordination between the counsel and the ministry officials so that the rationale behind various decisions of the Ministry was brought to the notice of the courts in time and cases were decided expeditiously.
There are approximately 2400 environment related cases in different courts in the country.
Law Secretary P K Malhotra highlighted the need for avoiding unnecessary litigations and the need for efficient handling of cases at the notice stage itself.
"The workshop considered a wide range of issues and its recommendations are expected to improve the handling of matters relating to litigation significantly," a senior Ministry official said.